Sony
Alpha 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Sony
FX5
2026 Cinema Line full-frame camera with 16.6MP stacked Exmor RS, 5K Open Gate, internal 16-bit X-OCN RAW, triple base ISO, and FX3-class compact mobility.
$4,899
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
FX5 is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
Alpha 7C
Wins
FX5
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AAlpha 7C has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7C has higher Burst (electronic) (10 fps vs 0 fps)
- AAlpha 7C has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AAlpha 7C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BFX5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareAlpha 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FX5
132 × 79 × 87 mm
734 g (1.62 lb / 25.89 oz)
Alpha 7C is 8mm narrower, 8mm shorter, and 27mm thinner than FX5.
Alpha 7C is 225 g lighter than FX5.
Depth (front-to-back): 60mm Alpha 7C · 87mm FX5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 79 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Alpha 7C
124 × 60 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
FX5
132 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7C
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
FX5
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Alpha 7C
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
FX5
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
10 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 59.7
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds AVCHD
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 16.6 MP — higher is better
Weight
509 g vs 734 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.3, 79, 86.95
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds X-OCN LT, X-OCN C1, X-OCN C2…
EVF resolution
7,070,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only FX5 supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 94 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Alpha 7C
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓24MP hybrid
- ✓Great for travel
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by A7C II
FX5
Pros
- ✓5K Open Gate + internal X-OCN RAW (LT / C1 / C2)
- ✓Triple base ISO 800 / 4000 / 12800 + Dual Gain
- ✓15+ stops DR (S-Log3) + BIONZ XR2 AI AF
- ✓5K 60p / 4K 120p / FHD 240p at launch
- ✓Compact body with IBIS, cooling, dual card slots
Cons
- –Body-only $4,899 — XLR handle / OLED EVF optional
- –Open Gate X-OCN only at launch (XAVC Open Gate via FW)
- –4K 240p / 5K 120p planned for 2027 firmware
- –No built-in EVF (optional DVF-EL1)
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Sony Alpha 7C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Alpha 7C or FX5?
Alpha 7C scores 8.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for FX5 — 509g — compact and travel-friendly.
What's the resolution difference between the Alpha 7C and FX5?
Alpha 7C is 24.2 MP and FX5 is 16.6 MP, so the Alpha 7C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Alpha 7C and FX5 have in-body image stabilization?
Alpha 7C has 5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX5 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Alpha 7C and FX5?
Alpha 7C weighs 509 g and FX5 weighs 734 g, so the Alpha 7C is 225 g lighter.
Do the Alpha 7C and FX5 record 4K video?
Alpha 7C: 4K up to 30p. FX5: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Alpha 7C and FX5 weather sealed?
Alpha 7C: Yes. FX5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Alpha 7C launched at $1,799 and FX5 at $4,899. The Alpha 7C is $3,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Sony press materials.